Erath, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70533
Vermilion Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,385
- 36/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $56,995
- Median income Below-median income area
- $153,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Erath pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 24th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 27th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 36
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70533 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 70533 (Erath, LA) fell -32.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 265.7 in 2023 to 179.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70533 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Erath, Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, home to 7,385 residents across 203.4 square miles, a density of 36 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 70533 reports a modest median household income of $56,995 (5% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,519. The poverty rate is 15.5%, with unemployment at 3.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $153,900 (13% below the average Louisiana ZIP) and median rent is $928; 75.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Vermilion Parish, so 70533 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 70533
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Erath, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70533.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
12 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 70533, Erath, LA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
7,385
Population
203.4
Area (sq mi)
36
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70533?
38.3
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
0.7%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$56,995
Median Household Income
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$32,519
Per Capita Income
15.5%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
28.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70533 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Erath, LA household income vs. every Louisiana ZIP code
Median household income among 457 reporting Louisiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$56,995 Top 49% higher than 51% of 457 Louisiana ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,162housing units
3,162
Total Housing Units
2,775
Occupied Units
387
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$153,900
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$928
Median Rent
1991
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-32.4%
YoY Change (2024)
180
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+80%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 70533 have decreased 32.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +80% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -1.8% | 178 |
| 2021 | +7.4% | 192 |
| 2022 | +21.5% | 233 |
| 2023 | +14.1% | 266 |
| 2024 | -32.4% | 180 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 80 business establishments in ZIP 70533, employing approximately 583 people with a combined annual payroll of $37,573,000.
80
Businesses
583
Employees
$37.6M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 14 | 17.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 15.0% |
| Construction | 10 | 12.5% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 7 | 8.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 8.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 6.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 5.0% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 3.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 3.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 3.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 3.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 3.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 70533 vs 70528 →
ZIP 70533 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70533
Erath (70533)
7,385 residents
- 70528 2,333
Delcambre (70528)
2,333 residents
- 70513 124
Avery Island (70513)
124 residents
- 70575 55
Perry (70575)
55 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70533 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70533 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70533
Erath (70533)
$56,995 median income
- 70528
Delcambre (70528)
$49,676 median income
- 70513
Avery Island (70513)
$43,886 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 70533 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70533, both outside LA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (7,385 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What parish is ZIP code 70533 in?
ZIP code 70533 (Erath) is located in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. Vermilion Parish contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/vermilion-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70533?
ZIP code 70533 in Erath, LA has a population of 7,385 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70533?
The median household income in ZIP 70533 is $56,995, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70533?
The median home value in ZIP 70533 is $153,900, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70533?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70533 is White at 84.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70533?
ZIP code 70533 has 80 business establishments employing approximately 583 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70533?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70533 are: Retail trade (14), Transportation and warehousing (12), Construction (10). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70533?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70533 decreased by 32.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 80%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70533?
In ZIP code 70533, 62.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 70533?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70533 is 28.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 70533?
In ZIP code 70533, approximately 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70533?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70533 is 15.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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